Alternative Energy
DeMystified, 2EHard Stuff Made Easy

The fast and easy way to get
up-to-speed on alternative energy!

If you think a Maglev train is a child's toy,
or learning about fusion makes your brain reach critical mass, Alternative Energy DeMYSTiFieD, Second Edition will power
up your knowledge of this topic's fundamental concepts and theories
at your own pace.

This practical guide eases you into this field
of science, starting at primitive heating sources such as coal and
wood. As you progress, you will master the science behind
alternative energies such as evaporative cooling, fuel-cell
vehicles, aeroelectric power, and more.

You will understand the difference between
conventional fluorescent and compact fluorescent lamps as well as
the benefits of large-scale wind power.

Detailed examples make it easy to understand
the material, and end-of-chapter quizzes and a final exam help
reinforce key ideas.

It's a no-brainer! You'll learn about:

Passive solar heating

Thermal-mass cooling

Propulsion with biofuels

Electric vehicles

Large-scale hydropower

Semiconductor lamps

Geothermal power

Simple enough for a beginner, but
challenging enough for an advanced student, Alternative Energy
DeMYSTiFieD, Second Edition is your shortcut to a working
knowledge of this timely topic.

Stan Gibilisco is the "father" of the Demystified series, as
well as a best-selling Demystified author.

He has authored or co-authored dozens of nonfiction books about
electronics, general science, mathematics and engineering including
Teach Yourself
Electricity and Electronics, Physics Demystified, Everyday
Math Demystified and The TAB Encyclopedia of Electronics for
Technicians.

He has worked as a technical writer in industry, as a radio
broadcast station technician, as a radio-frequency design engineer,
and as a magazine editor.